Question

The tigers are not afraid of ________.

• A. the hunters
• B. the elephants
• C. the lions
• D. the villagers

Hint:

In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” the tigers symbolize strength and fearlessness, unlike Aunt Jennifer who feels oppressed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question is based on the poem “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich. The tigers embroidered by Aunt Jennifer are described as bold and fearless.
Step 1: Understand the context.
In the poem, the poet writes that the tigers “do not fear the men beneath the tree.” This shows that the tigers are brave and confident.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
(A) the hunters: This is correct because the tigers are described as fearless and not afraid of men (hunters).
(B) the elephants: There is no mention of elephants in the poem.
(C) the lions: The poem talks about tigers, not lions.
(D) the villagers: This is not mentioned in the poem.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since the tigers are fearless and not afraid of men or hunters, the correct answer is (A).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(A) \, \text{the hunters}} \]